For my dinner party at Diane's house I
would like to invite an author who has had a profound impact on me and I
believe my writing.
When I was about sixteen I read for the
first time a book by Maya Angelou 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.' I had
never in my life read such an amazing testament to the strength and courage of
humanity.
This book did two very profound things to
me. Firstly it made me appreciate the true power of the written word. How in an
instant you can affect someone so utterly and totally. Secondly it inspired me
to fully live the life I'd been given and not just 'settle for' but rather to
'strive for'. Now as a sixteen year old this was heavy stuff indeed and my
deeper love of books and the written word I believe came at that moment.
Now, with Maya at my table I would love to
talk for hours about the regular every day stuff, you know what was her time
like as a singer in clubs in her twenties, what does she likes to cook, who does
she most admire….. but after all the chatting and getting to know one another,
2 burning questions would remain - Her work is mainly centered around works of
non-fiction, semi-autobiographical type memoirs, she wrote plays and TV scripts
but never a full blown fictional novel. If she were to write a fictional novel
what form would it take and why? I'd also love to know how through so much
heartache and struggle she managed to stay so positive and warm hearted? She
was a most gracious lady, who was so engaging with everyone she met. I feel I
knew a part of her through her writing, but would have loved an opportunity to
have met with her in person.
All Tomorrow's Parties is a contemporary love story set against a
backdrop of 1980s pop culture. Laine Marshalls rollercoaster life will have
your thoughts racing and your heart running for cover. She's a girl of her time,
fun loving and slightly unhinged. Can she really have a happy ever after? All
Tomorrow's Parties is chicklit with a twist of something dark.
Author Bio:
Nicole Fitton grew up in London, England. She worked for
over 20 years in both the UK and US music industry. She has lived both sides of
the Atlantic ocean and currently resides in Devon,UK. Her debut novel ~ 'All
Tomorrow's Parties' is a contemporary
romance with a few sharp twists and turns. She has a degree in nursing and is a
certified Pilates Instructor. She is currently writing her second novel due for
release Autumn 2016. When not writing she likes to annoy her children by using
hashtags (#funtimes!) and talking to the dog - who always listens. Nicole is a
member of the group Authors Helping Authors.
Connect with Nicole via:
Her website: www.nicolefittonauthor.com
Twitter: @MisoMiss
Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/fitton3818/
Maya Angelou was such a wonderful, inspiring woman and would make a lovely dinner guest!
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PamT
thanks for stopping by Pam. She really was/is such an inspirational lady :)
DeleteVery interesting choice. Yes, Maya was a remarkable woman. Who wouldn't be honored to have dinner with her? Thanks for sharing a fantastic post. Best wishes on the book...sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Alicia :)
DeleteI would love to meet Ms. Angelou. What a talent!
ReplyDeleteMe too Diane.Thank you so much for having me on your blog today its been an absolute pleasure being here :)
DeleteI enjoyed your post, Nicole. What a terrific choice.
DeleteLOVED this! Well-written, touching on exactly what someone answering this question would think about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Nicole! It is definitely a hard one. Do you want a thinker, someone who will make you laugh, someone unstoppably gorgeous... I want to tackle this one someday!
ReplyDeleteAny time, MJ.
DeleteThanks for visiting MJ. I must admit it was really really hard trying to think about who I would most want to have dinner with. I would love to know who you would come up with???
DeleteMay I come to dinner with you and Maya? Sounds like there would be fabulous conversation.
ReplyDeleteYes of course Marissa, that would be awesome :)
DeleteFantastic choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteYes, that would certainly make for interesting dinner conversation. That and ways to annoy one's children. I excel at that one. Great post, Nicole. Thanks for the insights and chuckle. Good luck with the book. It sounds like a TBR lister! Thanks for hosting, Diane!
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth. I think Maya and I could talk long into the night. I love annoying my children, it never ceases to be entertaining! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteFabulous choice ! Am I invited to the table to meet her, also? I promise not to gawk. Best wishes with your book release!
ReplyDeleteOf course Ashantay, it would be great to have you at the table too. You can be the sensible one as I will be the one gawking and probably embarrassing myself! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteMaya Angelou was a wonderful and fascinating lady. Good choice, and excellent questions! I would also love to hear her views on what the western world is like today, especially the racial strife in the US.
ReplyDeleteYour book sounds right up my alley! As a child of the 80's, I'm obsessed with books (especially romances) set in that era! Good luck with it!
Heather
Thanks so much for stopping by Heather. I agree, her views on the current state of our nations would prove valuable.Maya had so much insight it would have made for an interesting discussion. I'm glad you're obsessed by the 1980s .... me too, life seemed a whole lot simpler then!
DeleteMaya Angelo was an amazingly inspirational writer. Great choice for your dinner party. On a side note, I love annoying my kids too. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Leah, she managed to touch so many people. I think annoying your kids definitely comes with the territory, especially when they reach their teenage years - then you can seriously embarrass them! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteIt has been so enjoyable visiting with you today Diane. Thank you so much for having me :)
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